Norco has launched new, evolved models of their popular trail and all-mountain bikes, the Optic and Sight, both using high-pivot idler designs. The Sight uses…
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70ft jumps and deadly snakes made Red Bull Hardline Tasmania the wildest downhill race ever
5,000 lucky ticket holders witnessed the first Red Bull Hardline to take place in Tasmania over the weekend – and they also witnessed history being…
Revolution Bike Park aims to reopen this summer with push-up races and Vision Line laps
After being forced to shut down last year, Revolution Bike Park has announced the welcome news they will be reopening the park in some capacity…
Like a resort for mountain bikes: BikePark Wales hopes to tempt families into swapping skis for bikes this Easter
BikePark Wales has put together a family riding package this Easter designed to tempt complete novices to come and have a go at mountain biking.…
The 16 most important new products I’ve seen this week: from next gen Michelin Wild Enduro tyres to MTB’s longest mudguard
Transition Repeater PT GX AXS Carbon £10,499 Only four brands get to use the SRAM Powertrain motor and 720Wh battery, and with Nukeproof’s future hanging…
Scott brings back the Voltage for 2024 and gives it a new lease of life with a sleek frame and lightweight motor
Take Scott’s Genius trail bike, give it a compact, lightweight motor, and hey presto; you have the Scott Voltage. A mid-power e-bike with 155mm of…
The new 2024 Canyon Spectral trail bike is packed to the brim with features, including adjustable geometry, internal storage, and a steering stabiliser
Canyon’s Spectral CF is a trail bike that needs no introduction. But how do you make one of the best trail bikes on the market…
DH racing is back! Red Bull Hardline Australia looks wild – here’s how you can watch it for free, anywhere in the world
Red Bull Hardline Australia takes place this weekend, the gnarliest downhill race in the gravity calendar… and also the newest. What started in the Dyfi…
Cube’s stunning new e-bike weighs 17kg, comes with a full carbon frame, Bosch SX motor, and costs just £5,500
Always known for its outstanding value, Cube’s latest e-bike release brings Bosch’s mid-power assistance to the lowest price point we’ve seen so far. The catchily…
Cannondale’s Moterra SL gives you 85Nm of torque, and a 600Wh battery, yet weighs under 20kg! Is this the lightweight e-bike we’ve all been waiting for?
Lightweight electric mountain bikes are causing a buzz in the industry at the moment, and the groundbreaking new Cannondale Moterra SL is only going to…
One of the UK’s best blue trails is scheduled for a revamp, with Ride Sheffield looking to crowdfund the cost
Community riding group Ride Sheffield, responsible for maintaining hotspots like Lady Cannings Plantation, has launched a fundraiser to help repair and refurbish the Cooking on…
Riders who hate graunchy bottom brackets are going to love Hope’s new mud-busting BB solution
Hope has a new BB design that could double the lifecycle of its press fit bottom brackets. Called PF41 BB, the Barnoldswick brand has engineered…
Handmade in Wales, the CES Sport Copa is a budget carbon wheelset that’s prime for UK riding conditions
Based in Wales, CES Sport has a history making road and triathlon wheels for decent prices with this Copa its first set of 29er wheels…
Privateer launches new versions of the no-nonsense 141 and 161, with a focus on high performance at realistic prices, while packing in premium features like size-specific chainstays
Privateer is back with its second generation of aluminium enduro and trail rippers, featuring a new suspension platform, tweaked geometry and mixed wheel flip chips.…
Softshells like Rab’s new Vapour-Rise Cinder Jacket are making Gore-Tex redundant, here’s why 100% waterproof is no longer needed
Rab’s new Vapour-Rise Cinder Jacket won’t keep much water out, it doesn’t pack down small, and the price isn’t particularly reasonable. And yet despite all…
Anyone with a Bosch Smart System e-bike can now customise peak torque, enjoy dynamic Kiox display, and access more data than ever before thanks to new update
Bosch’s latest e-bike system update is here, and it’s a good one, aimed squarely at making the standard Kiox display a whole lot smarter. Called…
E-bike fires up 78% in a year according to the London Fire Brigade – here’s how to keep your battery safe
E-bike fires increased by a massive 78% last year compared with 2022, according to the latest data from the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which has…
I love the look, the feel, and the concept behind the Production Privee Shan 5, but the short chainstays compromised the handling
The Production Privee Shan 5 is a bike that’s impossible to pigeonhole. With 140mm of claimed travel and a skinny-tubed steel front triangle, it’s the…
Ergon’s GDH Team grips are built to reduce hand pain, arm pump and fatigue on downhill tracks, but they’re not for everyone
The Ergon GDH Team is only available in one (mid-fat) diameter, and it isn’t left-right specific like so many of the best mountain bike grips…
Another UK trail network is losing its visitor centre, but this time it’s good news for Flyup 417 Bike Park
Flyup 417 Bike Park is on the way to getting a new visitor’s centre, complete with café, workshop and bike rental, after roadworks to the…